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How should I deal with a possible calling to become an Eastern Rite priest?

David asks:

Dear Father, 

I have been discerning my vocation to the priesthood quite heavily and have prayed a lot. Through this I am quite certain that God is calling me to the priesthood. So my next step is religious or diocesan. However I've always been interested in the Eastern Rites of the Catholic Church and occasionally worship in their Divine Liturgy. My priest brought up the possibility that I'm called to serve in the Eastern Churches. Being a big shock to me, how should I follow through and deal with this. Thank you and God Bless. In His Love, David

 

Dear David,  

It seems to me that there are two practical things you might do.  

The first is to speak to the priest where you attend the Eastern Rite Liturgy. He can give you advice and information himself and also put you in contact with the Bishop of that rite and the vocation director. This will cover the area of diocesan priesthood. 

The second has to do with your interest in religious life. If there is a particular order that you know and think you might be called to join, speak to their vocation director to ask if they have eastern rite priests.  

God bless.

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